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Hiking with the best views of real moments of happiness

The Hike World, with over 1,000 km of marked hiking trails, is packed with unforgettable snapshots full of natural wonders and panoramic spots that offer views of refreshing waters. This mountain-lake combination can be felt from the peaks of the Carnic and Gailtal Alps to the shores of Pressegger See and Weissensee, and even on plates filled with Alpine and Adriatic cuisine.

Nassfeld – Carinthia's number 1 experience mountain

Charming landscape contrasts, culinary neighborly love, and numerous superlatives make Nassfeld "Carinthia's number 1 experience mountain." Big and small hiking fans are gifted here with countless moments of happiness. Along the themed trails, children explore the mountain world with wide-eyed wonder. They are accompanied by the clear water, which invites dam building and experimenting. More thrills are promised by a ride on the giant alpine swing "Dondolo," Carinthia's longest summer toboggan run, or a visit to the rock labyrinth. The "Sky Plate" on the Gartnerkofel opens up an incomparable panoramic view. Nearby is the climbing path Däumling, a real "delicacy" for climbing enthusiasts. All these offerings are easily accessible with three summer mountain railways, which +CARD holiday holders can use for free.

The Carnic High Trail: A border-crossing experience in terms of diversity and beauty

In its landscape variety, the Carnic High Trail is one of Europe's most beautiful long-distance hiking trails. On a route of over 150 km, it turns nature lovers into real moment millionaires. Between Sillian and Thörl-Maglern, you also encounter climbers, historians, and geologists who walk a piece of history here.

Geotrails & the Carnic Milky Way: Where time has left its traces

The same applies to the geotrails, which provide fascinating insights into the world of the past based on fossil finds. And plenty of them! Because in no other area of the Alpine region can as many testimonies from millions of years of Earth history be read as in the Carnic Alps. The Carnic Milky Way places a cultural-historical culinary focus. It connects Gailtal and Italian alpine pastures and guarantees true moments of pleasure.

“Slow Trails” at Pressegger See and Weissensee

Whoever slows down their pace and takes a moment starts to see. This is the motto of the two Slow Trails at Pressegger See and Weissensee. Along these routes, you dive into untouched nature, get very close to water, and can look forward to sparkling refreshment moments. Thanks to idyllic bays and quiet places, you will find numerous opportunities here for a jump into the crystal-clear water.

Panorama hiking with a view of Weissensee

The unique symbiosis of water, meadow, and forest creates the special charm of the natural landscape around Weissensee. Two-thirds of the lake is completely undeveloped. This makes Weissensee a paradise for hikers who rarely lose sight of the glistening waves on the nearly 200 km of marked hiking trails. And when the legs get tired, thanks to the scheduled boat service or the summer mountain railway, they can find a quick and safe way home.

Lesachtal: A place of longing for nature lovers with a taste for alpine cuisine Back to nature. To picture-book landscapes that promote particularly sustainable tourism. Those who long for this will find their happiness in Lesachtal. With 300 km of marked routes ranging from easy alpine hikes, health climate trails to spectacular climbing tours. Whether at the deep blue Wolayersee or along the Bread & Morende trail – hiking in Lesachtal always leads to hosts who serve an extra portion of regionality.